Program Assistant

Job Summary

Providing essential administrative support for the National Virtual Program for Professional Advancement, the full-time remote Program Assistant will manage direct financial assistance requests, ensure vendor compliance, and maintain accurate records while collaborating closely with Career Navigators and the Finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Process direct financial assistance requests from Career Navigators and prepare them for administrative review
• Manage vendor documentation and ensure compliance with IRC protocols and financial controls
• Maintain complete and audit-ready financial assistance records, ensuring timely and accurate data entry in IRC's systems

Required qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a human services field, preferably in a nonprofit or social services setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and remote collaboration tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle high volumes of requests
• Ability to work independently in a fully virtual team environment
• Fluency in spoken and written English